Should Robert E. Lee be remembered as a great American( I realize he was a confederate and that doesnt really make much sense)? I think he should. What do you think?
2007-02-01 10:15:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I'm with Writesomething24 and Randy. Another thing most forget is that RE Lee went on to help run a university. What I am capable of surmising is that he was an icredibly sensitive and passionate man. A shame others couldn't be more like him.
2007-02-01 10:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great Virginian...
He did fight against the United States, so that's a mark against him.
On the other hand, he was actually an abolitionist, but he couldn't stand the thought of fighting against Virginia, so he took a commission with the CSA.
So, he was a good American, and a great Virginian.
2007-02-01 10:20:04 · answer #2 · answered by Richardson '08 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a matter of should he be remembered as a great American, he is remembered as a great American.
He represents loyalty and commitment to cause. He also was civil and polite to enemies as well as friends. He was respected by those of both sides.
Just think, what if we had people in politics today that were as respectable as he was?
2007-02-01 10:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was a great general, and by all accounts a very good decent and humble human being.
But considering that he was probably directly responsible for more American deaths, north and south, than any other single person, I wouldn't consider him a great American.
2007-02-01 10:27:09 · answer #4 · answered by chimpus_incompetus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Will Sarah E. Palin do like Lee and leave DC for Fairbanks to lead the Alaska troops against the Union?" What you been smoking?
2016-05-24 03:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by Marcia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes GOOD sense to me. Yes he should be remembered as a GREAT AMERICAN!
2007-02-01 10:22:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
He certainly help shape America as we know it today.
2007-02-01 10:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He already is ,by many....
2007-02-01 10:22:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋